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Welcome to Galactic Civilizations III!

Welcome to Galactic Civilizations III!

We’re far from finished with Galactic Civilizations III, but we are thrilled to start sharing what the team has been hard at work on. You’ll have to forgive us for being a little cryptic about gameplay specifics that are still in development yet, but we hope you find the trailer an acceptable peace offering.

The whole point of Galactic Civilizations III is to live up to what our fans are hoping for without screwing up the core gameplay that make the franchise one of the highest-rated strategy series in history. So we’re adding hexes, because they make better maps. We’re putting new stuff out on the map besides anomalies, because it adds depth to how you explore and colonize the galaxy. Diplomacy and non-violent paths to victory have always been key aspects of Galactic Civilizations, so we’re adding tons more cool stuff to diplomacy (both mechanically and on the AI side) and adding more ways to interact beyond pushing your influence bubble into enemy territory.

And, of course, Galactic Civilizations III has fully featured online multiplayer. Yes, we heard you on that one.

There’s a lot more to talk about in the coming months, but for now I invite you to enjoy the trailer, read up on the lore and the history of the franchise, and browse through the FAQ. Whether or not you join the Founder’s program, we hope you’ll come back for more as we continue to pull back the curtain on Galactic Civilizations III.

Adam Biessener
Stardock

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Reply #51 Top

I just hope that the development of multiplayer doesn't detract from the single player experience.

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Reply #52 Top

Hey can you please let us preorder the game in steam. I have lots of funds on my steam wallet and i would love to use it to preorder this game!

Reply #53 Top

This is fantastic news!! Seeing some old names pop up on the forums i haven't seen in a long time too! Be great to get the band back together!!!
I'll have to dust off the 'ole Tyranny of Evil and get us all ready to pillage and plunder!!!

 

Reply #54 Top

Great News ..... waited a loooong time for this. Signed up for the Founder Edition.

Reply #55 Top

Arrgh!

I've got too much invested in a Kickstarter right now (Bones II).  I'm going to have to wait until next month to become a founder.

 

Hope that option will still be available.

Reply #56 Top

This is the best way ever to ruin a holiday.  Can't wait to get home to get the founders pack  . :D    Think the kids would kill me if i call the holiday off now?

 

Reply #57 Top

Now I just need to figure out how to get the Founder's Medal in my posts...

Reply #58 Top

Question: Is this the project Jon Shafer was working on?

Reply #59 Top

Quoting mick9367, reply 11

Awesome! I've just been trying to buy the Founder's Elite edition.

However, I don't have a credit card. Is there another way to order GalCiv III at the moment?

A gift card called a pre paid credit card or u could buy internet cash Albertsons has both of these in the gift card mall.

Reply #60 Top

Quoting Darkspire, reply 12

I never thought it would happen with all the legal stuff I had read. Looks like I may be returning again.

Been playing Distant Worlds for the last few years but I have waited so long for this and after all the good memories I have from here it would be a travesty not to.

Darkspire
curious can U compare Distant worlds to Galactic civilizations 2 Toa

 

 

Reply #62 Top

Alright, I'm in. Elite we go.

(Here's to hoping I'm only buying one game this time.)

;)

Reply #63 Top

Elite founder pack :) I hate being an early adopter and having to pay for content separately when later a "gold" edition comes out. Thanks for a new way of purchasing a game as an early adopter while not having to worry about future content!

Reply #64 Top

Im in, elite edition, great news, thank's !  :w00t: :rofl: :D 5*

 

Reply #65 Top

Words are futile here...

 

KING IS BACK!

 

Heh, I remember, how I laughed at the fools paying 90 bucks to Uber Entertainment for Planetary Annihilation. And now I will be paying 100 bucks to Stardock :D

Life is always surprising ;)

Reply #66 Top

Alright peeps, start uploading Avatars!!!!
:p

Reply #67 Top

Ok...that's a problem...my hours of sleep will be drastically reduced, that's for sure.

But i love this game...it's like Homer with Donuts  :drool:

Reply #68 Top

Quoting jimtanker, reply 36

I'm going to be slamming my money down for the Founders Elite edition but I have one major question.  Are you going to be able to have space battles like in SoaSE or is it going to be like GalCivII where you just sit there and watch them fight?

 

Hopefully the last one, so the focus of the game can be strategy, good shipdesign/fleet composition and an AI that is not easely exploited. Also most practical for MP-games too of course.

Reply #69 Top

All those days checking galciv2.com finally paid off :)

Super excited and the trailer looks great! I'm looking forward to see how the story unfolds in game, and of course all the other goodies that come along with GalCiv! 

I feel it's Christmas already!!

 

Reply #71 Top

How very convenient that today is payday.  Well, I know where $100 is going to go "missing".  :)

Great news, excited to see what comes our way.  Multiplayer and a game engine that actually takes advantage of the power within today's machines.  So nice.  So very very nice.

Reply #73 Top

Is it bad that I'm considering buying the Founder's Elite instead of eating lunch for the next two week? :D

 

decisions decisions

 

/soexcited

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Reply #75 Top

Finally, a successor to the MoO and GC. Impatient to see the result.
Thank to you and do a good job.